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Abstract:

An adjustable razor include a handle member, an interior member and a
razor head. The handle member includes a body having an elongated
receptacle, a first opening, and a second opening spaced from the first
opening. The interior member is telescopingly disposed within the handle
member receptacle. The interior member includes a depressable button
configured to releasably engage the handle member first opening and
handle member second opening. The interior member is movable between a
retracted position, where the button releasably engages the handle member
first opening, and an extended position, where the button releasably
engages the handle member second opening. The razor head coupled to the
interior member.

Claims:

1. An adjustable razor comprising: a handle member comprising a body
having an elongated receptacle, a first opening, and a second opening
spaced from the first opening; an interior member telescopingly disposed
within the handle member receptacle, the interior member having a
depressable button configured to releasably engage the handle member
first opening and handle member second opening, wherein the interior
member is movable between a retracted position, where the button
releasably engages the handle member first opening, and an extended
position, where the button releasably engages the handle member second
opening; and a razor head coupled to the interior member.

2. The adjustable razor of claim 1 wherein the button is movable between
an engaged position to a disengaged position.

3. The adjustable razor of claim 2 wherein the button is biased to the
engaged position.

4. The adjustable razor of claim 1 wherein the handle member further
comprises a guide channel and wherein the interior member further
comprises a guide tab configured to slidingly engage the handle member
guide channel.

5. The adjustable razor of claim 1 wherein the handle member further
comprises a ramped portion configured to assist the initial telescopic
engagement of the interior member and the handle portion receptacle.

6. The adjustable razor of claim 1 wherein at least one of the first
opening and second opening is substantially perpendicular to the handle
member receptacle.

7. The adjustable razor of claim 1 wherein the receptacle has an arcuate
cross-section

8. The adjustable razor of claim 1 wherein the interior member has an
arcuate cross-section.

9. A method for shaving comprising: providing an adjustable razor
comprising: a handle member comprising a body having an elongated
receptacle, a first opening, and a second opening spaced from the first
opening; an interior member telescopingly disposed within the handle
member receptacle, the interior member having a depressable button
configured to releasably engage the handle member first opening and
handle member second opening, wherein the interior portion is movable
between a retracted position, where the button releasably engages the
handle member first opening, and an extended position, where the button
releasably engages the handle member second opening; and a razor head
coupled to the interior member; depressing the button; moving the
interior member from one of the retracted position and extended position
to the other of the retracted position and extended position; and
applying the razor head against skin for shaving.

10. The method of claim 9 wherein the button is movable between an
engaged position to a disengaged position.

11. The method of claim 10 wherein the button is biased to the engaged
position.

12. The method of claim 9 wherein the handle member further comprises a
guide channel and wherein the interior member further comprises a guide
tab configured to slidingly engage the handle member guide channel.

13. The method of claim 9 wherein the handle member further comprises a
ramped portion configured to assist the initial telescopic engagement of
the interior member and the handle portion receptacle.

14. The method of claim 9 wherein at least one of the first opening and
second opening is substantially perpendicular to the receptacle.

15. The method of claim 9 wherein the receptacle has an arcuate
cross-section

16. The method of claim 9 wherein the interior member has an arcuate
cross-section.

Description:

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

[0001] This application relates to shaving razors. More particularly, this
application relates to razor assemblies that are adjustable to permit a
user to reach areas that are typically difficult to reach.

SUMMARY

[0002] For various aesthetic and hygienic reasons, individuals have had
the need to remove unsightly or unwanted hair from various parts of the
body. Shaving razors are the most common and popular method by which this
is accomplished. Shaving razors are typically designed with relatively
short handles. If an individual is obese, elderly or has some
degenerative ailment, such as arthritis, shaving hard to reach areas of
the body or appendage extremities requires the user to assume
uncomfortable, awkward positions. Such awkward positioning during shaving
greatly increases risk of injury, particularly on wet slippery surfaces,
such as a bathtub. Current designs preclude personal grooming of certain
areas for such individuals.

[0003] This application provides an adjustable razor that permits a user
to reach areas that are typically difficult to reach. In particular, an
adjustable razor comprising: a handle member comprising a body having an
elongated receptacle, a first opening, and a second opening spaced from
the first opening; an interior member telescopingly disposed within the
handle member receptacle, the interior member having a depressable button
configured to releasably engage the handle member first opening and
handle member second opening, wherein the interior member is movable
between a retracted position, where the button releasably engages the
handle member first opening, and an extended position, where the button
releasably engages the handle member second opening; and a razor head
coupled to the interior member.

[0004] This application also discloses a method for shaving comprising:
providing an adjustable razor comprising: a handle member comprising a
body having an elongated receptacle, a first opening, and a second
opening spaced from the first opening; an interior member telescopingly
disposed within the handle member receptacle, the interior member having
a depressable button configured to releasably engage the handle member
first opening and handle member second opening, wherein the interior
portion is movable between a retracted position, where the button
releasably engages the handle member first opening, and an extended
position, where the button releasably engages the handle member second
opening; and a razor head coupled to the interior member; depressing the
button; moving the interior member from one of the retracted position and
extended position to the other of the retracted position and extended
position; and applying the razor head against skin for shaving.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0005] The drawings, when considered in connection with the following
description, are presented for the purpose of facilitating an
understanding of the subject matter sought to be protected.

[0007]FIG. 2A is a schematic perspective view of an handle member of an
adjustable razor;

[0008]FIG. 2B is a schematic cross-sectional view of the handle member of
FIG. 2A;

[0009]FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view of an interior portion of an
adjustable razor;

[0010]FIG. 4 is a schematic side view of an interior portion of an
adjustable razor;

[0011]FIG. 5 is a schematic side view of an initial engagement of an
interior portion with a handle member of an adjustable razor;

[0012]FIG. 6 is a schematic side view of an adjustable razor in an
extended position; and

[0013]FIG. 7 is a schematic side view of an adjustable razor in a
retracted position.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0014] Referring now to the FIGS., an illustrative adjustable razor 100 is
shown. The razor 100 generally includes a handle member 102, an interior
member 104, and a razor head 106. The adjustable razor 100 may be formed
from any suitable material, or combination thereof, including but not
limited to, metal, polymer, composite, etc.

[0015] The handle member 102 includes a body 108. The exterior of the body
108 may include any suitable feature, including but not limited to grip
portions, hooks or openings for hanging the razor 100, etc. The body 108
also includes an elongated receptacle 110 adapted to receive the interior
member 104. In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2B, the receptacle 110
has a arcuate profile cross-section. However, it will be appreciated that
the receptacle 110 may have any suitable profile cross-section and remain
within the scope of the present disclosure. The receptacle 110 may also
include a ramped portion 112 configured to assist in the initial
telescopic engagement of the interior portion 104 with the handle member
102 (see, e.g., FIG. 5). The handle member 102 may also include one or
more guide channels 114 adapted to slidingly engage one or more
corresponding guide tabs 116 of the interior member 104.

[0016] The handle member 102 also includes a first opening 118 and a
second opening 120 spaced from the first opening 118. As will be
discussed further below, the openings 118, 120 are adapted to releasably
engage the button 122 of the interior member 104. In one embodiment, one
or more of the openings 118, 120 are substantially perpendicular to the
handle member receptacle 110. In another embodiment, one or more of the
openings 118, 120 are substantially perpendicular to a line tangential to
the receptacle 110. It will be appreciated that the openings 118, 120 may
have any suitable configuration and remain within the scope of the
present disclosure. Also, while the present handle member 102 includes
two openings 118, 120 for engaging the interior member button 122, it
will be appreciated that the handle member 102 may include any suitable
number of such openings and remain within the scope of the present
disclosure.

[0017] The interior portion 104 is configured to be telescopically and
slidingly received within the handle member receptacle 110. The interior
portion includes a button 122. The button 122 is configured to
releaseably engage the openings 118, 120 of the handle member 102. In one
embodiment, the button 122 is selectively movable between an engaged
position, where the button is engaged with an handle member opening 118,
120, and a disengaged position, where the button 122 is disengaged from
an opening 118, 120. Also, in one embodiment, the button 122 is biased to
the engaged position such that when the interior portion 104 is moved to
the extended or retracted position, the button 122 engages the
corresponding opening 118, 120. The interior portion 104 is selectively
movable between a retracted position, where the button 122 releasably
engages the handle member first opening 118, and an extended position,
where the button 122 releasably engages the handle member second opening
120.

[0018] In one embodiment, the interior member 104 includes one or more
guide tabs 116 configured to slidingly engage corresponding one or more
handle member guide channel 114. The guide tabs 116 may be flexible to
assist in the initial disposal of the interior portion 104 within the
handle member receptacle 110 whereafter the guide tabs 116 engage and
remain engaged with the channels 114 unless or until the interior portion
104 is removed from the handle member receptacle 110. In one embodiment,
the interior member 104 has an arcuate profile cross-section; however, it
will be appreciated that the interior portion may have any suitable
profile cross-section and remain within the scope of the present
disclosure.

[0019] The razor head 106 may be any suitable razor head 106. The razor
head 106 may include any suitable number of razor blades configured to
cut hair. The razor head 106 may also include other features, including
but not limited to moisturizing strip(s), safety elements or any other
suitable feature as is known in the art. For example, and without
limitation, the razor head 106 may include replaceable razor cartridges.
The razor head 106 is coupled to the distal end of the interior portion
104. The razor head 106 may be coupled to the interior member 104 via any
suitable means or device, including but not limited to mechanical
fasteners, adhesive, bonding, welding, or any other suitable device or
means. It will be appreciated that the term coupled is intended to be
broad enough to encompass situations where the razor head 106 is integral
with the interior member 104.

[0020] In use, the interior portion 104 is disposed within the handle
member receptacle 110 such that each of the guide tabs 116 slidingly
engages a corresponding handle member guide channel 114. The interior
portion 104 may then be moved to one of the retracted position or
extended position such that the button 122 is in releasable engagement
with the corresponding handle member opening 118, 120 such that the
interior portion is locked in said position. The razor head 106 may then
be applied against the skin of a user for shaving. If desired, the user
may depress the button 122 to disengage the button 122 from the opening
118, 120 whereby the interior portion 104 may then be moved to the other
of the retracted position and extended position where button 122 may then
releasable engage a corresponding opening 118, 120 such that the interior
portion 104 is locked in said position. The razor head 106 may then be
reapplied against skin for shaving. A user may selectively move the
interior portion 104 between the extended position and retracted position
as described above and as needed throughout the shaving process to ensure
all areas are adequately shaven.

[0021] While the present disclosure has been described in connection with
what is considered the most practical and preferred embodiment, it is
understood that this disclosure is not limited to the disclosed
embodiments, but is intended to cover various arrangements included
within the spirit and scope of the broadest interpretation so as to
encompass all such modifications and equivalent arrangements.